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Work has begun on the widening of U.S. Highway 380 from four lanes to six lanes between Airport Road in McKinney to Boorman Lane (County Road 458) in Princeton. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) expects the $141 million project will be completed in late...
Collin County remains a strong seller’s market although housing infrastructure has not caught up with communities located farther away from Dallas, Realtors say. New listings declined 19.5% in July, said Shana Acquisto, president of the Collin County Association of...
Two Princeton firefighters, Chris Solano and Joe Vega, are training for the 22nd Annual Guns & Hoses charity boxing tournament to be held Saturday, Sept. 9, in McKinney. “This charity is a benevolence fund for the families of fallen firefighters and fallen police...
Austin, Texas – Continued low wind-power generation and high demand for electricity will result in anticipated low operating reserves for the Texas power grid this afternoon and into the evening. The Public Utility Commission (PUCT) is echoing a call from the Electric...
Annual car show raises funds Car enthusiasts will be able to partake in the highly anticipated annual Cops and Rodders car show in downtown Farmersville next month. The event will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, from noon to 4 p.m. on the historic square and will feature a...
Sports
The Farmersville boys powerlifting team took home the crown last weekend at the Region VI Division II Powerlifting Meet, edging Celina by two points for the title. In addition, four lifters will be heading to the Class 4A State Meet. (Courtesy Photo) Each of...
Princeton High School’s Emily Jondron competed July 18 in the World Association of Bench Pressers and Dead Lifters–Southwest Regional meet in Dallas. She participated in both bench press and dead lift. Jondron took first place in both events and established a new...
From Staff Reports [email protected] ATHENS — Widespread rains in May and June did more than end the drought and raise lakes to levels not seen in years. Also, many lakes that had been scheduled for stocking, contingent on significant spring rains, could be...
Dove hunters will have more opportunities earlier in the season, as the dates and bag limits were finalized recently by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has approved the 2015- ’16 Texas dove season, including a 70-day season...
Trinity Forest Adventure Park offers self-guided courses for climbers By Greg Ford Sports Editor [email protected] DALLAS — Get outside, face your fears, build confidence and get some exercise. Doing all that at once...
Education
FISD continues to enroll students from other countries Farmersville Independent School District has a growing number of students enrolling in its schools without knowing how to speak, read or write the English language, the FISD Board of Trustees learned. But...
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Life & Style
One of the major goals of all libraries is to promote the freedom to read, regardless of restrictions. Many are combating the power of censorship for National Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week is being held Sept. 23 through Sept. 29 and highlights the value of free...
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Opinion
“Oh, waiter. There’s a bean in my chili.” So goes the encounter every Southerner dreads when he orders a bowl of red and is served chili with beans. There are certain missteps in the South that are unforgivable. Asking a girl out without clearing it first with her...
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